Trailer Towing; General Towing; Information; Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips - GMC 2016 Acadia User Manual

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Trailer Towing

General Towing

Information

Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.
For towing a disabled vehicle, see
Towing the Vehicle 0 307. For
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 307.
Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.
Driving and Operating
Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle or
other parts.
Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.
The vehicle can tow in D (Drive)
but M (Manual Mode) is
recommended. See Manual
Mode 0 213. Use a lower gear if
the transmission shifts too often.
Turn off Park Assist when
towing.
Warning
When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.
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